The document is a final draft of a training report on a two-day workshop organized by the East African Institute for Peace and Governance (EAIPG) focused on “Media Ethics.” The training aimed to enhance the skills of Somali journalism students by teaching essential principles such as truthfulness, accuracy, fairness, objectivity, and accountability. Led by seasoned journalists, the workshop addressed critical […]
About the Author Anwar Abdifatah Bashir. PhD. Candidate in International Studies at University of Nairobi and Senior Lecturer at Somali National University. Bashir is also, the Executive Director and CEO of the East African Institute for Peace and Governance.
Climate change is leading to significant transformations in Eastern Africa, a region already plagued by conflicts. This paper delves into the intricate relationship between climate-driven crises and their impacts on security in Eastern Africa. Through an analysis of environmental changes, conflict dynamics, migration patterns, and vulnerability to natural disasters, this study aims to provide valuable insights into the complex interlinkages […]
In a significant move for regional stability, Somalia’s Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur and his Ethiopian counterpart Abraham Belay signed a renewed defense cooperation agreement in Addis Ababa on Thursday. The two sides said that the pact, initially signed in 2014 underscores their joint commitment to fostering peace and security in the region. However, beneath the surface lies a complex […]
In a high-stakes, scenario playing out in Mogadishu, the Somali businessmen find themselves caught between a new government’s push for heightened security and ominous warnings from the notorious extremist group, Al-Shabaab. The most recent governmental proclamation issued through the police has mandated the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in business establishments across the capital. This new regulation has sent […]
In a daring and unprecedented move, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has set the stage for sweeping constitutional amendments, seeking to abolish the position of the prime minister. The proposed changes, contingent upon parliamentary approval, are poised to reshape the nation’s political landscape by introducing a vice president’s role. The bold initiative by President Mohamud has sparked intense debate, with […]
The exploration of sovereignty within the framework of regional integration, specifically under the East African Community (EAC) Treaty, holds significant relevance for Somalia. Despite occasional misinterpretations that label the EAC Treaty as a possible encroachment on the sovereignty of participating states, it is crucial to recognize that the treaty is intentionally structured to safeguard and amplify the individual sovereign rights […]
Somalia had experienced bloody civil war after the strong central government vanished in 1991. Since then, the country undertook conflicts, religious extremism and pirate’s activities. The country was ruling by relentless warlords who used to exploit the youth by recruiting them as tribal militants. They obliterated and eviscerated all the legacies of the central government including the infrastructure. So, the […]
The conflict in LasAnod between Somaliland and the Dhulbahante clan has been ongoing for the past six months in the Northern Sool region of Somalia. This conflict has turned LasAnod into a battleground where fierce clashes between Somaliland forces and the Dhulbahante clan have occurred. The escalation began on February 6th of this year when the traditional elders of the […]
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